Problems with the thyroid at birth.Some babies may be born with a thyroid gland that does not develop or work properly. This type of hypothyroidism is called congenital hypothyroidism. Most hospitals in the U.S. screen babies at birth for this disease. ...
Because our bones, muscles and connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons are constantly responding to pressure, force or stress, therapists may use applied stress to measure their response. For example, a therapist may hold a patient’s forearm still with one hand and move their wrist up...